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Creating a Checkmarx SAST connection​

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Using API Client​

To create the connection you need:

• A Checkmarx URL
• A Username
• A Password
• A Client ID
• A Client Secret

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Obtaining the credentials​

Please refer to the Checkmarx Documentation for setup information.

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Creating your connection​

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.

2. Select the Checkmarx SAST icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.

3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.

4. Select API Client as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   • The Checkmarx URL
   • The Username
   • The Password
   • The Client ID
   • The Client Secret

6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.

7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.